Scouring implement



Jan. 7, 1936. Y R. B KlNlG/MN` 2,026,638

SCOURING- IMPLEMENT Filed May 7, 1935 INVENTOR ATTO R N EY Patented Jan. 7, i936 STATES SCOURING Russell B. Kingman, Orange, N. J., assignor to Metal Textile Corporation, West Orange, N. Si., a corporation of Delaware Application May '7, 1935, Serial No. 20,216

6 Claims.

kThis invention relates, generally, to improvements in scouring implements; and the invention has reference, more particularly, to a novel hand implement for cleaning, scouring and polish'- ing kitchen utensils, metal and other surfaces which require the application of abrasive action to effect the best results.

'I'his invention has for its lprincipal object to provide a scouring implementcomprising. a foraminous resilient body, such, for example, as

provided by a mass of sponge rubber, having imposed upon the major portion of its external surface a metallic mesh, the marginal portions of the latterbeing imbedded in the mass and thus secured thereto against removal or displacement, either by being vulcanized into the body mass, or between the latter and a layer or secondary body of the same or other material adhered thereto.

The invention has for a further object to provide a scouring implement comprising a foraminous resilient body partially enveloped in a metallic mesh, .said body having an externally exposed portion of abrasive impregnated material adapted for nal polishing effects.

The invention has for another object to provide a scouring implement of the kind above-mentioned, wherein the cushioned metallic mesh serves as a coarse scouring or scraping medium for the initial removal of yencrusted dirt from the surface to be cleaned, the sponge-like body providing an absorptive as well as a cushioning medium adapted to hold and facilitate the use of soap and water in the initial scouring and cleaning operation of the implement, and the abrasive impregnated section of the body being adapted for a final cleaning and polishing effect upon the surface to be cleaned' l Other objects of this invention, not at this time more particularly enumerated, will be understood from the following detailed description of the same.

Illustrative embodiments of this invention are shown in the accompanying drawing, in which1 Fig. 1 is a top face view of one""form of the novel scouring implement according to this invention; Fig. 2 is a bottom face view thereof; Fig. 3 is a side elevation thereof; and Fig. 4 is a longitudinal vertical section thereof.

Fig. 5 is a bottom face view of a modified construction of the novel scouring implement; and Fig. 6 is a vertical longitudinal section therethrough.'

l Fig. '7 is a vertical longitudinal section of an-V other modied form of the novel scouring implement.

Similar characters of reference are employed in all of the hereinabove described views, to indicate corresponding parts.

Referring to Figs. l to 4 inclusive of the drawing, the novel scouring implement according to 5 this invention is shown therein to comprise a suitably shaped main body I@ of foraminous resilient material, such e. g. as a mass of sponge rubber. Applied over the top and around the sides of the main body I is a metallic mesh fablu ric II. This mesh fabric II is preferably of a knitted formation, produced from fiat ribbonlike wire or strand, although, of coursfej; other cross-sectional shapes of the wire or strand may be employed. It is also preferable that the wire l5 or strand employed in the production of the mesh fabric be of a comparatively non-corrosive metal, such e. g. as zinc, copper, or aluminum.

The free marginal portions I2 of the metallic mesh fabric Ii are turned under the bottom side 20 of the main'body I0, whereupon a secondary body I3 is applied to the bottom of` said main body Ill and suitably adhered or secured thereto, thus anchoring the free marginal portions I2 of the mesh fabric II in operatively assembled relation 25 to said main body I Il. i

`Preferably the secondary body I3 comprises a vulcanized mesh of rubber filled or impregnated with a pulverantl abrasive material, such e. g. as powdered emery, carborundum, or the like. 'Ihe 30 secondary body I3 may be vulcanized directly to vthe mass of the main body I0, thereby not only assuring a secure and irremovable relation of the one to the other, but also assuring a strong holding grip upon the marginal portions of the mesh 35 fabric, so that the same will not loosen from its enveloping relation to the exposed surfaces of the main body I Il when the implement is in use.

It will be obvious from the above that the implement furnishes a novel composite medium for 40 adequately performing the various steps incident to the thorough scouring and polishing of a surface desired to be cleaned. In utilizing the implement for the cleaning operations, the foraminous body I0 may be saturated with a suitable 45 cleansing fluid, such, e. g. as soap and water, and its mesh faced areas may thereupon oe pressed upon and rubbed against the surface desired to be cleaned. Being resiliently backed by the main body I0, the metallic mesh I I will be firmly pressed against and in conforming relation to the surface, so that, as the implement is rubbed back and forth over the latter, the edges of the metallic loops of the mesh will exert a strong scraping effect, well calculated to loosen and scrape away encrusted and caked dirt and soil; especially is this so when the wire of the mesh is of at ribbon-like or of other angular Vcross-sectional form, since in such case, sharp chisel-like edges are presented in various directions which assure a highly eiiicient scraping eect. The main body I0, being of absorptive or sponge-like form, will readily take up and hold a cleaning fluid, which, during the cleansing operation, will be exuded upon the surface over which the implement is rubbed to facilitate the softening of encrusted or caked dirt thereupon, and consequently rendering more rapid and thorough the removal thereof by the scraping action of the metallic mesh. The rough cleaning a'nd scraping Aof the surface having removed all encrusted and caked soil therefrom, the .surface may be thereupon finally cleaned and polished by applying thereto the ne abrasive section or secondary body I3 of the implement. This section or body I3 being impregnated or filled with grit or powdered abrasive, which is relatively mild in abrasive effect, functions, when moved back and forth over the surface being cleaned, to quickly remove all stains and discoloration therefrom, and to reduce the surface to a final smooth, clean and, if desired, highly polished finish.

` Referring now to Figs. 5 and 6 of the drawings, there is shown therein a somewhat modified form of the no vel scouring implement embodying the principles of this invention. In this form of the/implement a body It of foraminous resilient material, such as sponge-rubber, is provided; the same having one face thereof enveloped in the metallic mesh fabric I5. In the making of this device, the mesh fabric I5 is applied before vulcanization of the body, and has its marginal edge portion I6 inturned and imbedded in the body material, whereupon, after vulcanization of the body, these marginal edge portions I6 will be bound into and secured by the adjacent vulcanized mass of the body, and thus anchored against separation therefrom. A further modification of this form of the implement lies in the filling of the pores or interstices of the foraminous body with a powdered abrasive Il, such as grit, emery, carborundum or the like; this abrasive material I'l being held by the vulcanization of the body or by use of any suitable cementitious or adhesive substance. This form l of implement possesses an adequate degree of absorptive characteristics, and may be used in the manner already above described in carrying out the desired scouring, cleaning and polishing with said nal cleaning and polishing operation.

In Fig. 7 there is shown a form of the implement similar to that last above described, except that instead of filling the pores or interstices of the entire mass of the body It with powdered abrasive material, the latter material is bound only onto the pores or interstices of' the under portion I 8 of the body to a suitable depth. thus leaving-the mesh covered portion of the body with open pores or interstices, and consequently characterized by a maximum of absorptive ability, and yet providing a suillcient filling of the abrasive material in the under portion IB to qualify the same for the desired effects in carrying out therewith the final cleaning and polishing operations. u

I am awarethat further modifications of the specic details of construction and form, other than those already above indicated, may be made without departing from the scope of this invention as dened by the herefollowing claims. Hence, Ido not limit myself to the exact arrangements and combinations of the materials and parts described in the foregoing specification, nor do I confine myself to the exact details of the construction of the device and its parts as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.

I claimz- 1. A scouring implement, comprising a foraminous resilient body, a metallic mesh enveloping portions of the surface area of said body, the

marginal edge portions of said mesh being imbedded and bound within the mass of said body.

2. A scouring implement, comprising a foraminous resilient body, a metallic mesh' enveloping portions of the surface area of said body, the marginal edgeportions of said mesh being imbedded and bound within the mass of said body, at least the uncovered portions of said body having a filling of powdered abrasive material.

3. A scouring implement, comprising a bodyl having a foraminous resilient portion and an abrasive lled portion, and a metallic mesh enveloping the foraminous resilient portion of the body, the marginal edge portions of said mesh being imbedded and bound within the body between` the foraminous resilient portion and the abrasive filled portion thereof.

4. A scouring implement, comprising a body having a section of sponge rubber and a section of abrasive filled rubber, and a metallic mesh enveloping said sponge rubber section, the marginal edge portions of said mesh being imbedded and bound within said body between the sponge rubber and abrasive lled rubber sections thereof.

5. A scouring implement comprising a foraminous resilient body, a metallic mesh enveloping portions of the surface oi said body, and an exposed facing of gritty abrasive malterial securedto the remaining surface of said .body, the marginal edge-portions of said mesh being bound in and to said body intermediate the lsame and said exposed abrasive facing.

6. A' scouring implement, comprising a body of sponge rubber, a mesh of knitted ribbon-like metallic wire enveloping said sponge rubber body, and a body of solid rubber impregnated with powdered abrasive adhered vto the under surface of said sponge rubber, the marginal edge portions of said mesh being bound-in and between said sponge rubber and solid rubber bodies.

RUSSELL B. KING. 

